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A very talented young artist Keisha McCann from Castleblayney has won 1st place in All Ireland Credit Union Art Competition. At the presentation which took place in Croke Park, Keisha was presented with a cash prize by broadcasting legend Marty Whelan.

This was a great achievement as a huge 30,000 entries were received for the annual All Ireland Art Competition, now in its 34th year.

The competition is about encouraging and rewarding self-expression, creativity and imagination among young artists throughout Ireland.

The Energy Show event organised by Castleblayney Sustainable Energy Group will take place in the Íontas Centre on 22nd February from 5pm to 9pm. The Energy show is free of charge and is open to public.

The aim of the event is to help homeowners and small businesses save energy and money at the time of rising energy prices. On the night many local businesses will showcase the products and services including insolation, energy controls, solar energy, wood burning appliances, heat pumps, energy efficient lighting and electric cars. It is expected to have 25 exhibition stands at the event.

There will be a number of informative talks for homeowners and one for small businesses is also being planned.

Information on grants for homeowners will also be available.

The Energy Show is supported by SEAI and Monaghan Council. For more information please contact Helen Martin at the Íontas Centre on: 042 9753400 (Wednesday-Friday) or email: castleblayneyenergy@gmail.com

The Blackhill GAA Social Club will be holding a Pancake Day fundraiser on Tuesday 13th February from 9am to 9pm in the Blackhill GFC. There will be plenty of delicious pancakes, bric & brac sale, a raffle and a special guest appearance from Margo.

All proceeds raised will go to three charities: Castleblayney Cancer Society Motor Neurone Down Syndrome